We look at a new report from WisContext that digs into data on how close police live to the communities they serve and why that matters. Then we speak to a couple scientists who are studying wastewater from sewage plants to predict coronavirus outbreaks.
Featured in this Show
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Should Police Live Where They Work?
After Wisconsin loosened requirements for police officers to live in the communities they serve, we look at the results in our largest cities. We speak with a journalist who examined the data and the questions it raises for police-community relations.
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Coronavirus: Analyzing Wastewater For Outbreaks
Researchers are exploring whether sewage could provide early warning signs of COVID-19 outbreaks. We speak to two scientists at the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences about how they’re collecting and analyzing wastewater samples in different communities.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Molly Stentz Producer
- L. Malik Anderson Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Will Cushman Guest
- Sandra McLellan Guest
- Ryan Newton Guest
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